Playful Painting Pets

PETS
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PETSPaint Your
MORE THAN 20 fun and clever projects

for animal lovers
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PETS
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PETSPaint Your
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table
table
of contents
of contents
Introduction 6
Tools & Materials 8
Painting & drawing Tips & Techniques 10
Color Theory Basics 16
Dopey Dogs 19
Yellow Lab in Socks 20
Funny-Looking Frenchie 24
Wiener Dog on Wheels 28
Pug in a Hat 32
Pullover-Wearing Pit Bull 36
Scruffy Terrier 40
Snazzy German Shepherd 44
Barely Behaved Beagle 48
Gallery 52
Dopey Dogs Sketchbook 64

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Kooky Cats 69
Scruffy Cat 70
Persian Cat in a Hat 74
Fluffy Maine Coon 78
Besweatered American Shorthair 82
Tortoiseshell Asleep on a Rug 86
Sophisticated Siamese 90
Raggedy Ragdoll 94
Gallery 98
Kooky Cats Sketchbook 110
Pick Your Pet 115

Chubby Hamster 116
Goldfish in a Bowl 118
Miniature Pig 120
Budgie Bird Buddy 122
Rascally Rabbit 124
Pick Your Pet Sketchbook 126
Fun with Papercraft Pets 131

Cat Garland 132
Miniature Pug Concertina Book 138
About the Author 144

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Introduction
Introduction
Painting pets is so much fun! It allows you to capture the true

character and personality of an animal in a way that simply isn’t possible
with photography. Even if you don’t have a pet, it can still be a lot of fun to
draw and paint your favorite animals. They don’t even have to be pretty, as
you’ll see when you flip through the pages of this book. (Sorry to all the cats,
dogs, and rabbits that we’re offending with that statement…)
The step-by-step projects in this book will guide you through the process of
painting different pets and furry friends, from a Dachshund on wheels and
a sweet-but-scruffy cat to a chubby little hamster and a miniature pig. We’ll
walk you through the various techniques and materials you can use to create
your own pet portraits as well as how to turn your paintings into decorative
paper products.
Practice makes perfect, so begin by completing the projects in this book,

and then take your newfound skills out into the wild and paint or draw on
the sketchbook pages that we've included. Ask your pets to strike a pose,
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Tools &
Tools &
Materials
Materials
I use just a few affordable, accessible tools and materials to paint portraits
of various household pets, from cats and dogs to goldfish, rabbits, and
more. Here are some of my favorite items.
SURFACES GOUACHE
I like painting on heavyweight My favorite paint to use, gouache has slightly more body, provides better
drawing paper that’s absorbent, coverage than watercolor, and has a nice matte finish. It’s also super
has a slight texture, and allows easy to use. I prefer the kind that comes in small jars, but gouache is also
my paint colors to look muddy. I available in tubes.
experimented with lots of different
kinds of paper before discovering You can find cheap to expensive gouache paints at many art-supply
my favorite, so I recommend trying stores. I like to use a mid-range kind, but you will want to experiment and
various types until you find one that try out different brands and types to find your favorite paint.
you like.
After experimenting with a certain type of paper, write

on the back what type of paper it is and where you
found it. Store all of your experiments together in a
drawer or folder so that you can refer to them without
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PAINTBRUSHES WATER
I mainly work with just two paintbrushes: a very fine Clean water is essential when
brush and a medium-sized brush. However, as with working with gouache paint.
paint brands, experiment and find the sizes that work I keep mine in an old jar.
best for you and your painting style.
PAINT PALETTE PAPER

I’ve tried lots of different paint palettes. At the moment, Make sure you have a piece of
my favorite one is an old, white dinner plate. absorbent paper, such as paper
towel, on which to dab your
brushes. You might also want a
piece of scratch paper for testing
out paint colors.
COLORED PENCILS
I like to combine the hard, broken
lines that colored pencils produce
with the soft, flowing ones of
gouache paint. You can use
watercolor pencils, but I often just
use good-quality artists’ colored
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Painting
Painting && Drawing
Drawing
Tips &
Tips & Techniques
Techniques
How you use your drawing and painting tools and materials will change
the way your painted pets look. Here are some of my favorite painting and
drawing techniques as well as tips for creating whimsical animals.
BUILDING LAYERS
OF PAINT
To create a solid area of color
with paint, build it up in layers
rather than painting one thick
layer. Two or three loose,
watered-down layers of paint will
give you a flat finish that’s free of
visible brushstrokes.
Here I have painted three layers

of the same color. I let each layer
dry before adding the next and
created a nice, solid base color
that could be used for the body
of a light brown dog, cat, or
hamster.
STIPPLING
You can use a regular brush Stippling can be used to build
to stipple, or you can buy texture in a painting. For example,
a special stippling brush if you want to paint a scruffy dog,
simply load a paintbrush with
featuring very blunt hairs.
paint, and dab it repeatedly onto
the paper to create fur.
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DRYBRUSHING
Like stippling, applying paint with a dry brush can
add texture to a painting.
Grab a clean, dry brush, dip it in water-free gouache

paint, and apply it to the area that needs texture.
Doesn’t this look like the fur on a wirehaired dog?
You can also layer colors using the

drybrushing technique. Let each layer
dry before you add the next one to
ensure that you don’t lose the nice, rough
texture that drybrushing creates.
PALETTE-KNIFE PAINTING
In addition to using a brush to apply paint to paper,
you can also use a palette knife, which will give you
a much heavier color. Simply load the palette knife
with paint, and spread it onto the paper as if you
were icing a cake!
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Water + Paint
WET-INTO-WET
This is my favorite technique to use with gouache
paint—probably because it’s accomplished simply by
being impatient and not allowing one area of paint to
dry before adding the next one.
Painting wet-into-wet can create some lovely, unex-

pected shapes and effects, and it’s perfect for painting
the soft body of a pet. It’s not well-suited for adding
fine details, however.
WET-ON-DRY
The wet-on-dry technique works well for creating a
crisper finish and more definition between different
areas of color.
Add fine details, like a dog’s eyes,

using the wet-on-dry technique.
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GRADIENT WASH
This easy technique creates a simple, loose tonal
gradient of color. Start by laying down a really
wet area of gouache paint on one end of a sheet
of paper, and at the other end, while the first layer
remains wet, paint another area of paint. The two
areas of paint will bleed into one another, creating a
lovely, loose, and natural-looking gradient.
WATERED-DOWN PAINT WASH

This effect works just the way it sounds: Simply apply
very watered-down paint to paper. This technique
works well for painting large areas.
A very watered-down wash is

not ideal for adding detail.
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Pencil + Paint
ADDING COLORED PENCIL

Applying a wash of paint over colored pencil marks
creates a subtler finish than if you apply pencil on top
of paint. However, adding colored pencil over a dry
layer of paint gives you a more detailed and textured
area, which works well if you’re drawing a dog’s face
or a cat’s fur. Adding colored pencil on top of a layer
of wet paint creates a softer, less vivid effect.
Paint over colored pencil
Pencil on wet paint Pencil on dry paint
GRADIENT
To form a gradient using colored pencil, you must
work in layers. Begin by lightly shading an area with
color, and then add layer after layer on top. Apply the
same amount of pressure on the pencil, but add more
layers to the side that should appear darker. This will
create a lovely, soft gradient of color.
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SHADING
Colored pencils can create many different effects.
One of the simplest techniques is shading. Apply
even pressure and move the pencil back and forth to
create a consistent color base.
BLENDING PENCIL COLORS

You can blend two colors in much the same way as
you would create a gradient. Shade each color side
by side, and then add layers of color on top of each
other until they look well-blended.
PRESSURE
Pushing down on a colored pencil creates a darker,
even, solid color. By applying a lighter touch, you can
create a softer color that might work well for the fur of
a Poodle, for instance!
Apply heavy pressure and draw

small dashes to achieve a texture
that looks like scruffy fur.
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Color Theory
color theory
Basics
basics
When learning about color theory, the color wheel is a good place to start.
Understanding the color wheel and where colors sit in relation to each
other will help you mix paint and familiarize yourself with color schemes.
Red, blue, and yellow are the three

primary colors. These colors cannot be
created by mixing any of the other colors.
Purple, green, and orange are the

secondary colors. You can combine
primary colors to create secondary
ones. For example, yellow and blue
combine to create green.
Tertiary colors are formed

when you mix a primary and a
secondary color.
Complementary colors sit on

opposite sides of the color wheel.
The complementary colors are:
^ Red and green
^ Blue and orange
^ Yellow and purple
Analogous colors are groups of three

Using complementary colors
colors that sit next to one another on the
together in a painting can make color wheel. Examples are:
each color appear brighter
^ Red, orange, and red-orange
and help your painting “pop.” ^ Blue-green, green, and yellow-green
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Practice Here!
The best way to learn about color theory is
by experimenting, so why not try painting
your own color wheel?
Lighten a color by adding white to create

a tint. Darken a color by adding black to
create a shade.
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DOP EY
DOGS
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Yellow Lab
in Socks
Labrador Retrievers have a two-layer coat, which protects them from cold,
wet weather. Is your Lab more finicky than most? Despite his amazing coat,
your pooch might appreciate wearing socks to keep his paws warm!
STEP 1
Begin by mixing up a
pale golden color using a
combination of yellow ochre
and white. Use this to block
in the roughly triangular
shape of the dog’s body.
STEP 2
Now use the same color to block
in the shape of the dog’s head and
ears. Again, use triangular shapes.
A large upside-down triangle can
be used to form the head, and two
smaller upside-down triangles work
well for the ears.
A tall, triangular shape will
work well for this Lab’s body.
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STEP 3
Add a bit more yellow ochre to darken
the pale golden color, and then use
this mixture to paint the dog’s front and
hind legs.
STEP 4
Don’t forget the tail!
A dog’s tail can say a lot

about his mood! Feel free to
add a happy, upright tail or a
sad, drooping one depending
on your dog’s personality.
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Stick with simple block
shapes for now; details can
be added later.
STEP 5
Once the previous coats of paint are
dry, you can start to add details. Add a
little squeeze of red paint to your palette,
and loosen it with a touch of water. Use
a medium- or fine-tipped brush to paint
socks and a collar on your dog.
STEP 6
Return to the darker golden color that
you used to paint the Lab’s legs. If the
paint is dry, add a drop of water to
moisten it. Use a medium-sized brush to
paint an oval shape on the dog’s face.
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STEP 7
Apply a little bit of black paint to a fine-
tipped brush, and add details to the dog’s
face. Paint little circles for the eyes, a
bigger circle for the nose, an upside-down
“T” shape for the mouth, and little dots for
whiskers.
STEP 8
With a touch of white paint on a fine-
tipped brush, begin adding the finishing
touches, such as stripes on the socks, a
little nametag on the collar, and bits of fur
all over the dog’s body.
When using white paint, make sure

your brushes and the water that you
rinse them in are clean so that the white
paint will retain its vibrancy. Muddy
water makes for a muddy painting!
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Funny-Looking
Frenchie
The French Bulldog isn’t the commonest of breeds, but it could be one of the cutest!
Who can resist this dog's snub nose, facial wrinkles, and vivacious personality?
STEP 1
Begin by mixing up a dark, dusty blue
color. I used white, blue, and a touch
of black. It may take a bit of experi-
mentation to create the shade that you
want, but that’s half the fun!
Then block in the Frenchie’s solid,

square-shaped head using a wide
brush. Don’t be too precise—the
messier, the better!
To create interesting colors and textures,

I like to loosely mix my colors using quite
a bit of water. That way, when I apply the
paint to my paper, I end up with different
STEP 2
colors and tones. The colors will bleed While the paint is wet, add a touch
into each other, resulting in a nice texture more black to part of the paint mixture,
that looks similar to an animal’s fur. and use this to add an upside-down
“U” shape for the base of the dog’s
mouth.
Now add white to the same mixture,

and paint two white blobs on the dog’s
head to add depth to the eyes.
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STEP 3
Use the same dark blue color that
you mixed up during step 1, and
paint a triangular shape for the
dog’s body. Also add the front
and hind legs.
Frenchies tend to sit in

a lop-sided way, so feel
free to make the legs
nice and wonky here!
STEP 4
Mix white paint with a tiny touch of
red to create a pale pink. Add two
big, bold brushstrokes to the top of
the dog’s head. These will become
the ears.
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STEP 5
While the pink paint dries, use the
blue paint that you mixed during step
1 and a large brush to paint around
the ears. Use the darker blue mixture
from step 2 and a fine-tipped brush to
add loose lines around the ears.
I like to combine wide,

bold brushstrokes with
fine, wispy ones to add
texture to my paintings.
STEP 6
Load a fine tipped-brush with black
paint, and add details like the
Frenchie’s eyes, nose, mouth, and
facial wrinkles.
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French Bulldogs come in lots of
colors. You can use a variety
of mixtures to paint yours!
STEP 7
Finish off the painting with some delicate
highlights. Load a fine-tipped brush with
white paint, and add tiny dots and lines
to the dog’s eyes and face.
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Wiener Dog on
Wheels
Dachshunds go by many names, including Dachsie/Doxie, hot dog, sausage dog,
and, of course, wiener dog. Whatever they’re called, their popularity, cuteness,
and liveliness aren’t in question. This little guy uses wheels to get around!
STEP 1
You’ll paint this cute little dog using
burnt umber, so squeeze a little of that
onto your palette, and add a touch of
water to loosen the paint slightly.
Using a fine-tipped brush, paint a loose

outline of the dog’s head.
STEP 2
I like to avoid mixing the paint Now add the long, sausage-shaped
on my palette too thoroughly; the body using a larger brush.
uneven texture created by a mixture

of watery and thicker paint makes for
a perfectly messy dog-coat texture.
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STEP 3
With the same brush, fill in the face with
paint, and leave spaces for the eyes. Consider where you want to place
the eyes as well as how big they should
be. Eyes add character to a portrait, so try
painting a dog with his eyes close together,
up high, or spaced out, and see how this
changes the personality of the dog.
STEP 4
Let’s give your dog some eyes! I like to
use yellow ochre here, but you should
feel free to experiment with colors.
Then, with a touch of black paint on a

very fine-tipped brush, paint the pupils
and the nose.
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Painting the back wheel
in a lighter color makes
it appear farther away
from the viewer.
STEP 5
To paint the wheels, mix up a dark-
gray paint color, and use this to paint
the back wheel. Then use black paint
to add the front wheel. The two wheels
should overlap.
STEP 6
Using a fine-tipped brush loaded
with burnt umber, outline the legs,
and paint the tail. The back legs
should rest on the wheels.
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STEP 7
Add a harness to let the dog use his
wheels! The harness doesn’t have to be
technically correct; in fact, the wonkier
it looks, the better.
Use a fine-tipped brush and black

paint to add a few lines to represent a
harness. Also add details to the wheels
using the dark-gray paint mixture you
created earlier.
You can fill in the legs with paint

if you wish, but I like to create
contrast by painting both solid areas
of color and fine lines within a single
painting. It adds character!
STEP 8
The final step is to add finishing touches.
I like to add a tiny spot of white to each eye;
this really brings the Dachsie to life. Then,
using brown and dark red colored pencils,
add more texture to the dog’s coat to finish
up your painting.
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Pug in a Hat
Pugs are vivacious, fun-loving dogs that are often described as
clownish, so it seems fitting that this one wears a silly-looking hat!
STEP 1
Begin by creating the base color for
your Pug by mixing yellow, yellow
ochre, and white. Then paint the rough
shape of the dog’s body.
STEP 2
Now it’s time to add other details,
such as the Pug’s black ears,
muzzle, and toes. Also add
markings or different coat colors
during this step. Pugs are often fawn
or black, but they can have reddish
or white undertones as well, and
they may display dark markings.
Add details like markings and

color variations while the base
coat is still wet. This allows the
paints to bleed into one another,
creating an interesting texture.
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STEP 3
Now add the hat! You can use any
bright colors for your Pug’s hat; I chose
red, green, and blue.
Begin by painting a simple outline of the

hat using a single color, and add the
propeller on top.
If you make a
mistake, don’t start
again. Mistakes
add character!
STEP 4
Add your pattern of choice to the
dog’s hat. I chose a simple striped
design, but any pattern will work
here. Remember to paint the hat’s
visor as well.
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STEP 5
Mix up a nice, deep brown color for
the Pug’s eyes, and paint two large,
simple dots on the face. Use black
paint to add details for the nose,
mouth, and muzzle.
STEP 6
Let the paint dry, and then add details
to the eyes. The eyes will give your Pug
a lot of character, so they’re one of the
most important elements of this portrait.
Paint a simple black circle around each

eye, and then add a black pupil. Then,
using a tiny bit of white paint, add
highlights to the eyes.
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STEP 7
Now for the wrinkles! Mix up a slightly
darker version of the mixture you used
on the dog’s body, and paint some
subtle fine lines on the face and body.
Create lines for your pug’s legs as well
as his trademark facial wrinkles to
finish up your painting!
Your goal is to capture

the dog’s personality
and overall appearance,
not to focus on
specific details.
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Pullover - Wearing
Pit Bull
Maybe you read the name of this painting project and thought, “Huh? Why
would my Pit Bull wear a sweater? My dog would never put up with that!”
Well, maybe not. But that’s what makes painting pet portraits so fun:
You can add any accessories you like to an imaginary pet!
STEP 1
Start by painting the dog’s sweater.
I used turquoise, which I created by
mixing blue, green, and white, but
any color works!
STEP 2
Now mix up a paint color to use for
the dog’s body. I combined yellow
ochre, burnt umber, and a dash of red
and used this to block in the shape of
the Pit Bull’s lower body, hind legs, and
head. Keep this paint mixture on your
palette.
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STEP 3
Now add the dog’s ears and front
legs. I also like to paint a spot of pink
in each ear to create depth.
The eyes will be the

darkest feature on your
Pit Bull and should draw
the viewer’s attention
to your portrait.
STEP 4
Pit Bulls have beautiful almond-shaped
eyes. Using black gouache paint, add
eyes and pupils to the dog’s face.
While the black paint is still on your
brush, add lines on the dog’s paws to
create toes.
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STEP 5
You will want to add some definition
to your Pit Bull’s face. Add a little
more burnt umber to the brown color
that’s still on your palette, and use this
darker shade to paint a subtle line
around the lower half of the dog’s
face. Also create a nose and mouth
with pink paint.
STEP 6
Now back to the sweater! Apply a bit
of white gouache paint to your palette,
and use this to add details, like stripes
and a collar, to the dog’s sweater.
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Pit Bulls have thick, short,
and shiny fur. To create
realistic-looking fur on your
dog, add texture to the body.
STEP 7
It’s time to add the finishing touches!
Using some of your darker brown
paint, add little dashes of fur to the Pit
Bull’s body and ears. Add shading to
the nose and mouth, and create little
white highlights in the eyes.
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Scruffy Ter rier
This dog looks like a mixed breed with some terrier blood in
him. Use short, loose, and varied brushstrokes to create the
scruff that you often see on a scrappy, scruffy terrier.
STEP 1
Begin this portrait by painting a long,
loose black shape. This will form the
back and side of the dog.
STEP 2
Now mix up a slightly off-white color by
adding tiny dashes of black and yellow
ochre to some white paint. Use this color
to paint a white shape immediately next
to the black one that you just created.
This will form the dog’s body and head.
Also add another, smaller black shape on
the right side of the dog’s body.
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Varying your
brushstrokes adds
interest and quirkiness
to a painting.
STEP 3
Your painting may not resemble a dog
yet, but this stage should change that!
Use yellow ochre and medium-sized and
fine-tipped brushes to add the rest of the
dog’s head and his legs.
STEP 4
Now use a medium-sized brush and
black paint to add a small black blob
for the nose as well as two upside-
down triangles for the ears.
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STEP 5
Add a pink shape for the dog’s
tongue and two brown dots for
the eyes.
STEP 6
Next you’ll need to bring your dog’s face
to life! Use a fine-tipped brush loaded with
black paint and loose, free lines to add the
mouth and eyes.
STEP 7
This dog still looks pretty neat, so let’s
rough him up a bit! Use a fine-tipped
brush to add short, loose brushstrokes
all over his body. Create a mixture of
black, yellow ochre, gray, and white
paints for this step.
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STEP 8
He’s still not scruffy enough! Grab
a selection of yellow, brown, black,
white, and gray colored pencils, and
add more scruffy dashes of fur all over
the dog to finish your portrait.
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Snazzy German
Shepherd
German Shepherd Dogs are known for their intelligence, so it
makes sense that this one wears a “smart” bow tie!
STEP 1
Create the base color of your German
Shepherd using a mixture of yellow
ochre and burnt umber. Load this color
onto a medium-sized brush, and use
it to loosely block in the shape of the
dog’s body.
STEP 2
While your first layer of paint
remains wet, add patches of black
to the sides of the dog’s body and
to the face.
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STEP 3
Mix a little more burnt umber
into the base color, and paint the
German Shepherd’s front legs and
large, pointy ears.
STEP 4
Use a fine-tipped brush and black
paint to add the eyes, nose, mouth,
and toes.
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There’s no need
to be precise here.
A messy technique
works best!
STEP 5
Now add fur to the German
Shepherd using short, loose dashes
of black and brown paint.
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STEP 6
Accessorize your German Shepherd
with a bright red bow tie using red
paint and a fine-tipped brush.
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Barely Behaved
Beagle
This Beagle has a sweet face that hides the fact that he’s an expert escape
artist, a digger, and a barker. That collar will help you track him down
the next time he sniffs out something delicious and takes off after it!
STEP 1
Beagles have big, floppy ears, so let’s
begin by painting those! Apply a bit
of yellow ochre to your palette, add a
little water, and paint two ear-shaped
blobs on a sheet of paper.
STEP 2
Now grab a fine-tipped brush, and use
yellow ochre as well as a mixture of
gray and white paints to roughly paint
the outline of the Beagle.
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STEP 3
Now add a little more water to the
yellow ochre on your palette, and use
this to block in areas of color on the
Beagle’s face and lower body.
STEP 4
While the first layer of color remains
wet, use a medium-sized brush and
black paint to add a patch of black
along the dog’s back.
Adding another layer

while the first one
remains wet allows the
two layers to blend.
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STEP 5
Now for some details! Use a fine-
tipped brush and black paint to add
the dog’s eyes, nose, and mouth.
STEP 6
Clean your fine-tipped brush, and load
it with a bit of gray paint. Use this to
add definition to your Beagle’s ears.
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STEP 7
Now for a little pop of color! Use any
color you like for the collar; I chose blue
and added a bone-shaped tag.
Be imaginative! How about a studded

collar, a sparkly one, or even a fancy
lacy one?
This Beagle is sitting on

his tail, which is hidden from view.
When painting a hunting Beagle’s
tail, make sure to keep the tip
white. The white tip helps hunters
see their dogs in tall grasses!
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Gallery
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Dopey Dogs
Dopey Dogs
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Use these practice areas to paint the step-by-step projects
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Scruffy Cat
When beginning a new painting, make sure you have a clean
palette and fresh water on hand. These are particularly useful when
you’re painting a pet with white fur, like this scruffy cat!
STEP 1
Squeeze a bit of white, blue, and black gouache
onto your palette. Add a tiny dot of blue and
black to the white paint, and thin with water to
create an off-white shade.
Make quick work of these
Paint the cat’s body and head. These will consist
of an upside-down triangular shape with a circle layers while the paint
on top. Then use very watered-down black paint remains wet so the colors
to add the hind legs. can bleed into one another.
STEP 2
Use a little of the watered-down black
paint to add the cat’s ears and some
coloring to the face.
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STEP 3
Don’t forget the tail!
STEP 4
Add touches (just tiny, tiny amounts!)
of black and blue to the off-white color
you mixed up during step 1, and use
this and a large brush to paint the cat’s
front legs.
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STEP 5
Using a fine-tipped brush and yellow
paint, add two large dots for the
cat’s eyes.
Clean your brush, and then mix up a

pink shade using red and white paints.
Use this to add a tiny T-shaped nose.
STEP 6
Load black paint onto a very fine-tipped
brush, and use this to paint the cat’s eyes
and mouth. Don’t forget little dots for the
whiskers and lines for the toes!
STEP 7
With white paint and a fine-tipped
brush, you can go crazy and paint
lots of quick, short brushstrokes all
over the cat’s body and face.
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STEP 8
Repeat step 7, using black paint
instead of white. Make your cat as
scruffy or as neat as you like.
To make this cat even

scruffier, use colored
pencils to add very quick
marks all over the body.
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Persian Cat
in a Hat
This might not be the type of hat you were expecting to see … and most cats
probably wouldn’t willingly wear it! It sure looks cute, though, doesn’t it?
STEP 1
Apply a dollop each of blue and white
paints to your palette. Add a touch of black,
and mix the colors loosely to create a blue-
gray hue. Now use a medium-sized brush
to block in the shape of the cat’s body,
skipping the legs, ears, tail, and eyes.
STEP 2
Now create a bright orange color
using yellow and red paints, and
fill in the cat’s eyes.
By roughly mixing
your paint colors, you can
achieve nice gradients
and different textures
on your paper.
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STEP 3
Using black paint and a fine-tipped
brush, paint the cat’s little upturned
nose, mouth, and eyes.
STEP 4
Now you need to give the cat legs and
a tail! Use a fine-tipped brush and the
blue-gray mixture from step 1 to add
these appendages.
Don’t be too precise

when painting this cat’s
features. A little unevenness
adds character!
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STEP 5
Squeeze a bit of burnt
umber onto your palette,
and block in the shape
of a bear hat.
STEP 6
Add just a touch of red and
black to the burnt umber
already on your palette, mix
well, and use this darker brown
to add details to the bear hat.
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STEP 7
Use red paint to create a
collar for the cat. With white
paint, add whiskers and tiny
highlights to the cat’s eyes.
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Fluffy Maine
Coon
The Maine Coon is sometimes called a “gentle giant” because of the
breed’s large body and gentle, playful personality. When painting a Maine
Coon, make sure you capture the breed’s silky texture and broad chest!
STEP 1
Begin by mixing up a bright orange color consisting of
yellow, red, and yellow ochre. Then use a medium-sized
brush to outline the cat’s body. Fill in the bottom half
of the body using messy, uneven strokes. In fact, the
messier, the better.
STEP 2
Now fill in the rest of the cat’s body
using loose, free brushstrokes. Leave
small, white almond shapes for the
cat’s eyes, which you will fill in later.
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STEP 3
Add a touch more red paint to
the orange color that you already
mixed up, and use this to paint the
cat’s front legs.
STEP 4
Now combine white and red
gouache paints to create a pink
hue, and use this to paint the cat’s
nose and inside the ears.
Add the cat’s toes using a fine-

tipped brush and black paint.
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STEP 5
Time to add the eyes! Add a little
blob of green paint for each eye, and
before the paint dries, add black lines
for the pupils and the eyelids.
STEP 6
Mix up a gray hue, and use this to
add details around the cat’s legs,
nose, and mouth.
Adding certain features, like the

eyes’ details, while the undercoat of
paint remains wet gives you less control
over how the paint on top will sit. This
adds an element of surprise and wonkiness
to a portrait, giving it extra character.
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Adding white highlights
when you are almost
finished with your portrait
can help “lift” the piece.
STEP 7
Add white highlights across the cat’s
coat, and use white paint to create the
whiskers as well.
STEP 8
Now it’s time for the finishing touches!
Grab a selection of white and orange
colored pencils, and add quick flicks of
fur all across the cat’s coat. You can also
paint more tufts of orange fur to make
this cat look even fluffier!
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Besweatered
American Shor thair
Legend has it that the American Shorthair breed was brought to North America via
the Mayflower to hunt rats on the ship. These cats might have roughed it in 1620, but
they sure like being cozy now. Give this cat a sweater to keep him nice and comfy!
STEP 1
First, mix up the color for the cat’s sweater.
I created mine using red, yellow, and white.
With a medium-sized brush, block in the shape

of the sweater. It’s essentially a blob with two
long rectangles sticking out of the right side.
While the first coat remains wet, use a darker

color and a fine-tipped brush to add stripes to
the sweater.
STEP 2
Now add the cat! Loosely mix white,
yellow ochre, and a tiny touch of
black paint as well as quite a bit of
water, and use this gray mixture to
paint the cat’s round head, body,
legs, and tail.
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STEP 3
While the paint on the cat’s body
remains wet, add some markings to
the fur. Load watered-down black paint
onto a medium-sized brush, and paint
stripes. Then use a fine-tipped brush to
paint more stripes.
The combination of
thick and thin brushstrokes
adds depth and character
to a painting.
STEP 4
Use your first paint mixture to form an
upside-down capital “T” shape for the
cat’s nose. Then combine yellow and a
tiny touch of red to create orange, and
use this for the eyes. Let the paint dry.
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If any of your paint mixtures dry
on your palette, add a few drops
of water to rehydrate them. This
is what I love most about gouache
paint: It takes just a few drops
of water to rehydrate a paint
mixture that you last used days,
weeks, or even months earlier!
STEP 5
Use a fine-tipped brush and
black paint to add details
around the cat’s eyes, nose,
mouth, and paws.
STEP 6
Using the same gray mixture that you
created during step 2, paint two big,
upside-down triangles on top of the
cat’s head. These will form the ears!
While the ears are wet, add a tiny

spot of the lighter red paint mixture
to the insides of the cat’s ears to
create a sense of depth.
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STEP 7
Use a bit of white paint and a super
fine-tipped brush to add highlights,
including the cat’s whiskers, tiny hairs
in the ears, and sparkles in the eyes.
STEP 8
Finish the portrait by adding depth and
texture to the cat’s sweater. With a dark
pink or red colored pencil, add wavy
patterns between each of the stripes.
Make sure the paint

is dry before adding the
pattern or you will lose
the lovely, rough texture
of the colored pencil.
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Tor toiseshell Asleep
on a Rug
What’s your cat’s favorite place to be? If you answered “asleep
on a rug … probably where I wanted to put my feet,” then you
have something in common with most cat owners!
STEP 1
Create the base color for this cat
using a mixture of yellow ochre and
primary yellow paints. Then, with a
medium-sized brush, block in the cat’s
body except for the legs.
STEP 2
While the yellow base coat is still
wet, add black and white spots
all over the cat’s body.
Adding spots on
top of wet paint will create
loose, organic spots that
blend well as opposed to
harsh splotches of paint.
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STEP 3
This cat needs some legs! Use a fine-
tipped brush and yellow, black, and
white paints to add legs.
STEP 4
Now for the rug! Mix up a rich red color
consisting of red and just a touch of
green. With a medium-sized brush, block
in the oval shape of a rug underneath
the cat.
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STEP 5
Use a fine-tipped brush and white paint
to add a pattern (or patterns!) of your
choice to the rug.
STEP 6
Add pink patches to the cat’s ears and
nose. Clean the brush, load it up with
a bit of black paint, and use this to
create details on the face.
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STEP 7
Don’t forget the whiskers! Use quick,
short strokes, white paint, and a
fine-tipped brush to add whiskers to the
cat’s face as well as hair in the ears.
Some cultures, including the Irish and the

Scottish, believe that tortoiseshell cats bring
good luck. This might cheer you up the next time
your tortie displays her trademark “tortitude.”
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Sophisticated
Siamese
The Siamese cat is known for its bright blue eyes, elegant black markings, and
contrasting light-colored body. Fashionable as a pet since the late 19th century,
the Siamese also makes a great subject for a portrait to hang in your stylish home!
It can be difficult to paint

light-colored cats and dogs, as white
paint doesn’t show up on white paper.
To create white-colored animals, I like
to use a slightly off-white color, and
then add brighter details to the fur.
STEP 1
First, mix up an off-white color:
Squeeze white paint onto your palette,
add a few drops of water to loosen it,
and then mix in tiny amounts of black
and yellow ochre.
Now paint a tall, thin, bowling-pin

shape on the middle of your paper.
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Remember: If you make
a mistake, don’t start again.
Embrace your misplaced
strokes—they add
character!
STEP 2
While the base coat remains wet,
add a little bit of watered-down
black paint onto a medium-sized
brush. Use this to create the cat’s
legs and ears and to add a black
circle to the head.
STEP 3
Now add your Siamese’s big, beau-
tiful blue eyes. Using a fine-tipped
brush and bright blue paint, add two
big circles to the face.
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STEP 4
With a fine-tipped brush and
black paint, add definition
around the cat’s legs using loose,
sweeping brushstrokes. Also give
the cat a long, thin tail.
STEP 5
Reload your finest-tipped brush
with black paint, and add almond
shapes around the eyes, triangular
shapes around the ears, and
details to the face.
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STEP 6
Finish up your painting by adding
highlights. Add bright white paint to
your palette, and loosen it with a drop
of clean water. Then use a fine-tipped
brush to add a tiny dot to each of the
cat’s eyes as well as loose brushstrokes
all over the body to imply fur.
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Raggedy
Ragdoll
Does your Ragdoll act more like a dog? That’s pretty common! In fact, Ragdolls
are unusual cats in that they love to be held by anyone, will follow their owners
around the house, and can be trained to perform tricks. Cool, right?
Don’t mix the off-white color

too thoroughly. In fact, the looser
the mixture, the better. You want
an inconsistent mix when the
paint is applied to the paper.
STEP 1
Using bright white and tiny touches of
yellow ochre and black paints, mix up
an off-white color. Then use a fine-tipped
brush to paint the rough outline of a fat
cat. Don’t add legs or a tail yet.
Add two large, blue almond shapes for

the cat’s eyes.
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STEP 2
Grab a large brush, and load it with
the same off-white color. Use a scrub-
bing action to fill in the cat’s shape
with color. You want to create a fluffy,
messy, furlike texture.
Don’t scrub too

hard or you
risk damaging
your brush.
STEP 3
While the paint remains wet, use a
medium-sized brush and rich brown
paint (you can mix yellow ochre and
burnt umber to create this) to paint an
upside-down serving-spoon shape on
the cat’s face.
Also paint the cat’s two front legs and

tail. Then use a fine-tipped brush to
outline the cat’s back legs.
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STEP 4
Squeeze a touch of black paint onto
your palette, and add a little water
to loosen it. Using this paint and a
very fine-tipped brush, paint the cat’s
eyes, nose, mouth, and claws.
STEP 5
With bright white paint, add two tiny
dots to the cat’s eyes as well as long
whiskers.
Now you need fluff…lots and lots of

fluff! Using a medium-sized brush and
quick, loose strokes, add white and
brown paint all over the Ragdoll’s
body. The cat should look very fluffy
when you’re done!
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A mixture of
large and small
brushstrokes adds
depth to a cat’s fur.
STEP 6
Now use a fine-tipped brush and
off-white and brown paints to add
even more fur.
STEP 7
Use a white colored pencil and
short, sharp marks to add even more
fur all over the cat’s body to finish up
this portrait!
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kooky cats
kooky cats
Sketchbook
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Use these practice areas to paint the step-by-step
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Chubby Hamster
Now let’s try painting pets besides cats and dogs,
starting with this rotund little hamster!
STEP 1
Begin by mixing up a color for the hamster’s
body. I used yellow ochre, white, and a
touch of red. Mix this up very loosely, and
add lots of water. This will create color and
texture when applied to the paper.
Now block in the hamster’s body, which is

made up of oval shapes squished together.
STEP 2
Add white to the mixture from
step 1, and paint a long oval
shape on the hamster’s head to
create the snout.
STEP 3
Mix up a pink color, and use
a fine-tipped brush to paint the
hamster’s funny little hands, feet,
nose, and mouth.
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With black paint on a fine-tipped brush,
paint the hamster’s eyes. Also add lines
around the paws to make them stand out
from the body.
Then add yellow ochre and white to the

base shade you created during step 1,
and paint tiny ears as well as small, messy
lines on the hamster’s body to suggest fur.
STEP 5
Using brown and gray colored pencils,
add lots of tiny marks all over the
hamster to create even more furry lines.
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Goldfish in a Bowl
Dive a little deeper and create a tiny goldfish
that lives in a big bowl of water!
STEP 1 STEP 2
Begin by preparing your palette, and squeeze out Mix a little more red into the base
a little of each of the colors you will need for this color, and use a fine-tipped brush to
project: yellow, red, white, blue, and green. paint details on the fish.
Mix yellow with a touch of red, and use a large

brush to paint an egg shape and form the body of
the fish. Then add the fins. You can paint these as
realistically small or as comically large as you like.
Let the other layers of
paint dry before adding the
eye, or the black paint may bleed.
If this happens, use a dry brush to
mop up the black paint, and
then add orange paint to
cover your mistake.
STEP 3
Add a tiny dot of black paint for the
fish’s eye.
Now mix up a batch of blue, green,

and white for the water in the goldfish’s
bowl. Outline the bowl with a fine-
tipped brush.
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Use a large brush to
fill in the bowl with the
blue paint mixture.
STEP 5
Add a little more white paint to the blue
color, and use this to paint a few little
water bubbles rising from the mouth of
the fish to the surface of the water.
You can also paint a base for the bowl

so that it doesn’t fall over!
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Miniature Pig
Mini, or micro, pigs typically weigh between 50 and 150 pounds. They’re just a
tad bigger than most of the other pets featured in this book, but they sure are cute!
STEP 1
Begin by mixing white, red, and a tiny
touch of black to create a dusty pale pink
shade. Then use a large brush to paint an
egglike shape on your paper.
Add a little more red to the pink mixture,

and paint four rectangles connected to the
egg-shaped blob. These are the pig’s legs!
Don’t panic if the

colors bleed into one
another here! This adds
to the pig’s texture.
STEP 2
While the pink paint remains wet, add
dots of watered-down black paint on
the pig.
Then paint an upright egg shape on

the pig’s body to form the head using
the darker pink shade.
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Add more red to the pink mixture, and
use a fine-tipped brush to add triangular
ears, a nose, and wrinkles to the pig.
Use a clean fine-tipped brush and black

paint to create tiny beady eyes and little
“M” shapes for the pig’s toes.
STEP 4
Use the darker pink shade to paint a curly little
tail and random lines all over the pig’s body.
Then use gray and pink colored pencils to add

dashes to the pig and give its body texture
and depth.
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Budgie Bird Buddy
“Budgie” is a nickname for the budgerigar, or common pet parakeet.
It’s one of the most popular pets in the world and it can mimic human
speech, so be careful what you say around your little buddy!
STEP 1
Create a yellow-green mixture, and use
this and a large brush to block in the
shape of the bird’s body.
STEP 2
Add more green and a tiny touch of
blue to the yellow-green mixture, and
paint on a wing and a darker layer
over the bird’s tail.
Then use yellow paint and a fine-tipped

brush to add a beak and little spots of
color to the bird’s head.
STEP 3
With black paint and a fine-tipped
brush, add a tiny beady eye and quick
lines throughout the bird’s body. These
imply feathers.
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STEP 4
Mix red and white paint to create a
pale pink shade, and add funny little
feet to the bird’s body.
Then use burnt umber to outline a

simple branch under the feet. Fill it in
using a larger brush.
STEP 5
For the final touches and to add a little
texture to the bird, grab some yellow
and green colored pencils, and create
short dashes all over the bird’s body.
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Rascally Rabbit
This rabbit is painted a light brown and gray color, but you can use any color
or combination you like. How about a white rabbit, or maybe a pink one?
STEP 1
Mix up a base color for the rabbit’s
body. I used burnt umber, black, and
white. Then form an egg shape at an
angle, the rabbit’s head, and the front
and hind legs, all using the same color.
STEP 2
Create an off-white color, and add a curly
tail using a large brush and sweeping
brushstrokes.
Mix in a touch of red, and use this pink

shade to paint two tall sticks on the
rabbit’s head for the insides of the ears.
While this paint is wet, paint around the
pink ears with the gray-brown base color.
If you’re feeling lazy or in a

rush, just add a tiny bit of the
rabbit’s base color to a smidgen
of white to form the off-white
color for the tail. Add water if the
paint becomes difficult to mix.
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STEP 3
Add more burnt umber to the base color from
step 1 to form a slightly darker shade. Use a
medium-sized brush to paint a long nose and
lots of little strokes for the rabbit’s fur.
Then use a little bit of black paint and a

fine-tipped brush to add eyes, a nose, and a
mouth to the rabbit.
STEP 4
Clean your brush, and load it with
white paint. Use this to add highlights:
lots of little strokes for the fur; long,
sweeping brushstrokes for the whiskers;
and little white dots in the eyes.
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pick your pet
pick your pet
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Use these practice areas to paint your favorite kinds of animals.
Have you always dreamt of owning a chicken, perhaps, or maybe
a turtle? How about a guinea pig or a snake? Paint it here!
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F UN
with
PAP E RCR AF T
P ETS
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Cat Garland
This garland features a grumpy orange cat painted in gouache.
It makes the perfect addition to a bedroom or office wall,
and it’s a great gift as well!
STEP 1
Check out “Kooky Cats” on
Begin by using gouache to paint seven orange cats onto a
thick sheet of 8 ½" x 11" paper. Each cat should measure pages 70 through 109 for
about 3 to 3½ inches in height. painting tips and projects! There
are step-by-step instructions
Paint each cat with a different facial expression and facing
in a new direction to add variety within your garland. for painting a wide variety of
cats. Feel free to personalize
Allow the paint to dry.
the ones in your garland!
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STEP 2
Use scissors to cut out each cat. Try
to stick close to the shape of the cat
without cutting off any tails!
STEP 3
Measure out about 50 inches of white
sewing thread. Then lay out each cat
painting in the order that you want it to
hang in your garland.
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STEP 4
Now flip over each cat painting, and
place the length of thread along the
upside-down cats.
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STEP 5
Tear off seven small pieces of crafting
tape, such as washi tape, and secure the
Never heard of washi tape? Similar to
length of thread to your cat paintings.
masking tape, washi tape is durable and flexible
and it doesn’t leave behind a sticky residue,
making it perfect for many craft projects. You can
find it at craft stores and online.
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STEP 6
And you’re done! Hang your beautiful,
handmade cat garland on the wall of
your choice, and enjoy it every day!
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Miniature Pug
Concer tina Book
Now you’ll learn to create a tiny book that’s perfect as a gift or a
keepsake to place on a shelf in your home. I used a Pug as my subject,
but you should feel free to paint any cat or dog you like. Maybe
you’d prefer a hamster or a goldfish? Those work great too!
STEP 1
First, create a template on a sheet of
8½" x 11" paper.
Use a marker and a ruler to draw

a horizontal line 3 inches from the
bottom edge of the paper. Then draw
five vertical lines 2¼ inches apart.
STEP 2
Place a sheet of heavyweight paper
over your template so that the lines
show through the top sheet of paper.
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STEP 3
Use the “Pug in a Hat” project on page 32 (or
another painting project of your choice!) to paint
five little Pugs on the sheet of heavyweight paper.
Follow the template underneath to ensure that each
Pug fits within a rectangle.
Allow the paint to dry.
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STEP 4
Now use the template to cut a rectangle around the Pugs. Hold
the two sheets of paper together, and cut along the horizontal
line. Also trim off a sliver of paper on the far-right side. I used a bone folder to
Don’t discard the sheets of paper, as you will need them again. press down on each fold.
You can also press with
your fingers or use a ruler.
STEP 5
Using the template you created in step 1, create a crisp fold
between each Pug painting. Reverse the directions of your
folds so that you create a concertina-style book.
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STEP 6
Use scissors to carefully trim off any
excess paper from the first and last
Pug paintings.
STEP 7
Now grab the sheet of heavyweight
paper that you saved during step 4,
and cut a ½-inch strip from it.
Wrap this strip of paper around the

middle of your book.
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STEP 8
Trim off any excess, and secure the strip
of paper with a piece of washi tape.
ET
FIV
STEP 9
Flip the book over again, and write its
title onto the strip of paper.
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UGS
I V E TINY P
F
STEP 10
Now you’re done! Unfold the book to enjoy
each painting, or fold it up to create a tidy little
keepsake item that’s perfect for any dog lover.
FIV
ET
INY
PU
GS
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About the
About the
Author
Author
Faye Moorhouse is a British illustrator living and working by the sea in

Hastings, United Kingdom.
She finished her degree in illustration in 2011. Currently, Faye runs a suc-
cessful Etsy shop and works with clients such as The New York Times. Faye
enjoys creating ceramics, collages, and self-published zines.
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Pick Your Pet 115

Fun with Papercraft Pets 131

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Painting pets is so much fun! It allows you to capture the true

Practice makes perfect, so begin by completing the projects in this book,

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After experimenting with a certain type of paper, write

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PAINT PALETTE PAPER

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Here I have painted three layers

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Grab a clean, dry brush, dip it in water-free gouache

You can also layer colors using the

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Painting wet-into-wet can create some lovely, unex-

Add fine details, like a dog’s eyes,

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WATERED-DOWN PAINT WASH

A very watered-down wash is

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ADDING COLORED PENCIL

Paint over colored pencil

Pencil on wet paint Pencil on dry paint

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BLENDING PENCIL COLORS

Apply heavy pressure and draw

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Red, blue, and yellow are the three

Purple, green, and orange are the

Tertiary colors are formed

Complementary colors sit on

Analogous colors are groups of three

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Lighten a color by adding white to create

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A dog’s tail can say a lot

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When using white paint, make sure

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